Terry G

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Also known asAkpako Master, Ginjah Master, Hitman, G.zuz, Terry G.zuz
Born
Gabriel Oche Amanyi

(1986-03-17) 17 March 1986 (age 40)
Benue State, Nigeria
OccupationsSinger-songwriter, recording artist, performer, dancer, producer
Terry G
Also known asAkpako Master, Ginjah Master, Hitman, G.zuz, Terry G.zuz
Born
Gabriel Oche Amanyi

(1986-03-17) 17 March 1986 (age 40)
Benue State, Nigeria
GenresChante-chante, afro pop dancehall
OccupationsSinger-songwriter, recording artist, performer, dancer, producer
InstrumentsVocals, Keyboard guitar daxophone drums
Years active2006–present
LabelPRIMECREST Entertainment,

Gabriel Oche Amanyi listen (born 17 March 1986), popularly known by his stage name Terry G, is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter and record executive. He is widely known for his eccentric dress-sense, controversial lyrics and awkward identity.[1] He has been described by The Punch as "one of the world's weirdest singers", by Vanguard, and by Channels TV as the "craziest musician in Nigeria".[2][3][4] In 2013, he released his fourth album, titled Book of Ginjah.

Terry G was born in Benue State and shares a birthday with his mother. He started singing in the choir of his local church.[1]

Career

Through his songs, he has admitted to using drugs and alcohol.[5][6] In September 2014, he told Jane Augoye of The Punch that he had stopped taking hard drugs.

He has cited Fela Kuti as his greatest musical mentor.[7]

Discography

Albums

  • Free Me
  • Ginjah Ur Swaggah (Season 1)
  • Terry G.zuz
  • "His Royal Madness"
  • Book of Ginjah
  • "Terry G essentials"


Compilations

  • Happy Birthday To Me

Singles

  • "So High"[8]
  • "Run Mad"
  • "Testing Microphone"
  • "Free Madness"
  • "Love Affair"
  • "Sexy Lady"
  • "Oga"
  • "Ora"
  • "Baby Don't Go"
  • "Furret"
  • "Omo Dada"
  • "Adura"
  • "Kolomala"
  • "Nue Nue"
  • "Happy Birthday To Me"
  • "Ferari"
  • "Nue Nue"

Collaborations

  • Timaya - Malonogede feat. Terry G
  • Terry G ft. 9ice - Ori Mi
  • Terry G feat. Wizkid, Phyno, Runtown - Knack Am
  • Terry G feat. Skiibii - Adura[9]
  • YungBilo(Martins Osodi) - Money Matter feats Terry G[10]
  • Jaywon feat. Terry G - Gbon Gbon
  • Terry G - Brukutu feat. Awilo & Timaya
  • Sani Musa Danja - Basu Iyawa ft. Terry G

Awards

Selected videography

References

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